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Topic: FATAL Review on RPG.net
Started by: Blake Hutchins
Started on: 4/11/2003
Board: Site Discussion


On 4/11/2003 at 8:58pm, Blake Hutchins wrote:
FATAL Review on RPG.net

Not sure where to post this link, but it's a damn funny review, though the subject matter's mere existence probably soils us all as gamers, and says something about an extreme uh, end of design philosophy. *shudder*

http://www.rpg.net/reviews/archive/9/9222.phtml

Best,

Blake

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On 4/11/2003 at 9:22pm, Valamir wrote:
RE: FATAL Review on RPG.net

Yes, I would say the sheer number of charts, tables, required rolls and stacked attributes in that game speaks to a high embedded level of Player vs. GM mistrust and is likely a backlash against previous dysfunctional experiences...

...wait a minute...what am I saying.

Its FATAL!!

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On 4/11/2003 at 9:42pm, Thomas Tamblyn wrote:
RE: FATAL Review on RPG.net

Meh, wasn't impressed. I found the game itself funny enough, no review could ever do it justice.

Not to mention that it isn't a review, its a rant.

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On 4/11/2003 at 9:47pm, Ron Edwards wrote:
RE: FATAL Review on RPG.net

Hi guys,

Blake, your uncertainty about where to post it should have tipped you off ...

Folks, with all the love and wonderfulness in the world, please confine your responses to RPG.net threads to RPG.net.

Best,
Ron

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On 4/12/2003 at 10:32pm, Evan Waters wrote:
RE: FATAL Review on RPG.net

Thomas Tamblyn wrote: Meh, wasn't impressed. I found the game itself funny enough, no review could ever do it justice.

Not to mention that it isn't a review, its a rant.


I disagree- though it has rant-ish tendencies, it does at its core go into detail about the system and point out what's wrong with it, using examples from the text. It's very well-supported.

Probably wouldn't pass muster here for a number of reasons, but hey, if anyone wants to try to *playtest* this thing, be my guest.

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On 4/14/2003 at 2:22pm, Ron Edwards wrote:
RE: FATAL Review on RPG.net

This thread is closed. Everyone, you are expected to read entire threads before snap-replying based on the first one or two posts.

Best,
ron

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